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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sam Blewett

Diphtheria cases rising after disease linked to migrant’s death at Manston

PA Wire

Home secretary Suella Braverman is under more pressure following a report that dozens of asylum seekers with suspected diphtheria were moved from Manston to hotels around the UK.

Officials are expected to confirm on Monday that the number of cases of the highly contagious bacterial infection has risen to about 50, amid concerns about the spread of the disease.

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